• Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

  • Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime of Golf
  • By: Harvey Penick, Bud Shrake
  • Narrated by: Jack Whitaker
  • Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (748 ratings)

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Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

By: Harvey Penick,Bud Shrake
Narrated by: Jack Whitaker
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Publisher's summary

Harvey Penick's life in golf began when he was eight years old, caddying at the Austin, Texas, Country Club. Eight decades later, he is still there, dispensing wisdom to pros and beginners alike. His stature in the golf world is reflected in the wide array of champions that he has worked with, including those featured in this audio program. And it is not for nothing that the Teacher of the Year Award given by the Golf Teachers Association is called the Harvey Penick Award. After sixty years of keeping notes on the things he's seen and learned and on the golfing greats he's taught, Penick lets the secrets in his Little Red Book be heard by the golf world in this classic work. His simple, direct, practical wisdom pares away all the hypertechnical jargon that's grown up around the game, and lets all golfers play their best - whatever their level.
©1993 Harvey Penick, Bud Shrake, and Helen Penick, All Rights Reserved (P)1993 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

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A golf essential

I couldn't believe there was no review for this so I had to offer my 2 cents. While the avid reader & student of golf will probably find nothing new, it's still an essential part of your golf library. I own dozens of golf books but find myself returning to this gem time after time. Broken down into pithy little chapters, the uncomplicated wisdom of this man shines through like a break in the clouds as you approach the first tee. It's not clever or sophisticated, and all the better for it. As my game grows, so does my love for this book: I find more and more depth of meaning in the words.

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Incomplete book

This book is incomplete. Purchased Audible and Kindle version. They do not match. The chapters of this are in a completely different order, missing full paragraphs from chapters and missing full chapters. I’m not sure if it’s abridged, revised or a technical issue but it’s wrong. Called customer service multiple times with the only option being to return/refund. Save yourself the headache and read this one instead of listening. Great book, bad review for the audio version.

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Enjoyment at it’s best if you are a golfer

If you are a golfer and you are a student of the game you will absolutely enjoy this book. I have it in hardcover and the Narrative by Jack Whitaker is wonderful.

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The must have

I was golfing with a father and his 11 year old son last summer. While the father was a good player it was evidant that the 11 year old was more consistant and had a better form. Even these duffer's eyes appreciates a great swing. I shared this with the dad who went on to add, "Get them when they are young; find something that will ineterest them; the rest will take care of itself. Wel that was not all. He then added have you read Harvey Penick's "Little Red Book"?. I hadn't. He offered that I should. Everyone should. I found the abridged version here and it now provides me with the best golf lessons I could ever find. Harvey breaks the game down to its manageable parts and provides insights as to how to improve. His understanding of the game was truely amazing. Just ask any emrging 11-year old golfing star.

Steve Tissenbaum
Toronto, Canada

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Reading the book itself > listening to the audiobook

DO NOT buy the audiobook. Just read the book instead, unless you like bouncing from one chapter at the beginning to another chapter towards the end, then skipping to the middle and listening to text in between. At least reading the book itself kept you fully focused and in order from page to page.

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Excellent

I’m a 13 handicap & I enjoyed everything in this book. Maybe some older teachings, but everything is tried & true. If anything you will take away a little of Harvey with you, & that could only help.

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Inspirational

Harvey Penick’s attitude, outlook and advice about golf and life has been truly inspirational and motivational.

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A true gem

If you like golf, you will love this book. If you like life, you will love this book. The timeless wisdom and parted this book in conjunction with smart digestible tips is one-of-a-kind. Loved it!

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One of the Greatest Golf Books Written

This book is wonderfully written as a Golf Professional it what we live for and why we all get in the business. Mr. Penick’s words resonate with every thought I have had about the wonderful game of golf and teaching it to my students.

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Must read!

Wish I would have learned about this book sooner! I have a hard copy and have listened to the audio book over and over. Simple coaching that works!

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